Let’s Fight COVID Together

 Get Tested Often. Even When You Don’t Have Symptoms.

WHY REGULAR TESTING?

• Even if you don’t have symptoms, you may be infected with COVID and spread it to others. 
• With regular testing you’ll know sooner if you need to isolate to reduce the chances of infecting your friends, family, or co-workers.
• Knowing if you’re infected can also mean getting early treatment, which can reduce the severity and the risk of the disease.

WHERE CAN I GET TESTED?

• To find a testing site near you, visit: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/coronavirus/get-tested/covid-19-testing.page.
•  There is no cost to you to get tested. Be sure to bring your insurance card when you go to get tested.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU GET TESTED?

• Most individuals should get tested at least monthly. 
• However, there are times when you should get tested more often, or even immediately.

GET TESTED IMMEDIATELY IF YOU:

• Have COVID symptoms, such as coughing, sneezing, a sudden loss of taste or smell, or shortness of breath.
• Plan to visit someone who may be at-risk of severe COVID if they get infected, such as a parent, grandparent, or someone with a compromised immune system.

ISOLATE YOURSELF AND GET TESTED 5 DAYS AFTER YOU:

• Have close contact with someone with COVID or who has COVID symptoms
• Return from a state with a high rate of COVID
• Participate in a large gathering
• Visit the emergency room

IF YOU TEST POSITIVE:

• You will be contacted by the NYC Test & Trace Corps to ensure you and your contacts have the resources needed to safely separate at home or in a hotel, free of charge
• The Test & Trace Corps will also help monitor your health status, provide access to meals and medications, and help you access social support services.

TO REDUCE THE SPREAD:

• Wear your mask
• Practice social distancing
• Wash your hands regularly
• Get tested often